in South Dakota I am of mixed feelings.
Never has there been a place where I have completely lost myself and found myself at the same time. I don't believe I can ever love another like I love this land. Never do I believe there is ever going to be another place where the stars dance so closely with the flowers. Never will there be a place that catches my dreams like this. Laying on the trampoline looking at the country stars, and la Luna. La belle Luna. Shes seems to glow a thousand times brighter here.
The people are the best, so relaxed and happy. I remember being in awe because we were driving down the old gravel road and some guy was on a hill, his tractor tilted. I was so sure he would fall right off, and yet as we approached he still took his hand off the wheel to wave hello.

Dear Aunt BJ-
I love you so much. Thank you for everything. You have taught me a lot of things these last five weeks. Whether it be how to apply makeup or dig and haul rock away. Your such a beautiful strong women, and my role model.

Uncle Marc- Thank you so much for the laughs and great baby jokes that shall not be mentioned. And the great bbq (you don't burn it like Tony! )*runs*

Ray- thank you for your wisdom and awesome movie night. Things wouldn't be the same here without you.

Marc-Thank you so much little cousin. You are such a bright and handsome young man! You reminded me how to be a kid again (along with Aunt BJ lol)Good luck in school!


Brad-Oh my god I'm going to miss you. Your the best cousin ever and no matter how much I tease you you will make a great husband one day. You have the kindest heart ever. Who am I supposed to shoot now and play catch with? Not to mention who's going to make me spurt random beverages out my nose? Maaannnn :( You better come visit!